Supporting Documents

In the world of college and university applications, the term “supporting documents” generally refers to any documentation beyond that of the student’s construction that must be supplied in support of a student’s application. Typically, but not always, supporting documents are sent by the Office of College Counseling (OCC), although there are some examples where the student would provide supporting documents themselves. 

The typical list of items included in the category of “supporting documents” is as follows:

• Transcript 

• Previous school transcripts

• School Profile

• Teacher Letters of Recommendation

• Counselor Letter of Recommendation

Here is a list of other items sometimes, though rarely, asked for still within this category of “supporting documents” for some institutions, most of which can be requested through this link:

• Graduation Certificate

• Diploma

• Certificate of Attendance

• Attendance Record

• Enrollment Certificate

• Certificate of Anticipated Graduation

For any “supporting documents” to be submitted by the OCC, students must ensure that they have clearly communicated their application intentions, including having their Cialfo cDocs list entirely updated with deadlines. The OCC typically commits to submitting supporting documents two weeks ahead of any posted deadline, in adherence with the “two week” rule. Similarly, students who require supporting documents for their own submission must make the request two weeks in advance of when they need the documents, keeping in mind that some documents may not be provided to the student. 

Please see your college counselor with any questions!